Hilaria Baldwin faces backlash over cooking video sparking debate on claims of Spanish heritage

Hilaria Baldwin’s tortilla video sparks criticism of her accent and controversial claims about Spanish origins.

Hilaria Baldwin, wife of actor Alec Baldwin, has once again ignited public scrutiny with her latest cooking video. In the clip, Baldwin prepares a tortilla Española, a traditional Spanish potato omelet, while speaking in an accent that has previously drawn criticism. At one point, she forgets the English word for "onion," referring to it as “cebolla,” and advises viewers against looking up recipes online, stating, “You’ll learn something different.”

The video quickly drew reactions, with critics highlighting inconsistencies in Baldwin’s claims about her heritage. In 2020, Baldwin faced backlash after it was revealed that she was born in Boston as Hillary Hayward-Thomas, not in Spain as some of her public persona suggested. Despite claiming to have grown up between two cultures, critics have questioned her fluctuating accent and anecdotal evidence.

Alec Baldwin has defended his wife’s narrative, once describing her as “from Spain” during a 2013 appearance on David Letterman. Hilaria later clarified that she informed her husband early on that she was born in Boston. However, her statements about her upbringing remain vague, fueling ongoing debates about the authenticity of her Spanish roots.

This latest incident adds to a series of moments that have kept the controversy alive, including her 2015 appearance on the Today show where she forgot the word “cucumber” while making gazpacho. Critics argue that such moments suggest an exaggerated or fabricated persona, while supporters view them as harmless quirks.

With an upcoming TLC reality show set for release in 2025, speculation has grown about whether Baldwin will address these controversies directly. As the couple prepares for the show, the public remains divided, with supporters praising her cultural appreciation and detractors questioning her authenticity.